Red Yeast Rice
Fermented rice product containing monacolin K (similar to lovastatin)
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Red Yeast Rice, based on research from longevity science.
- Monacolin K
Red yeast rice contains monacolin K, identical to lovastatin
Source: How Not to Age
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Red Yeast Rice may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- High cholesterol
EFSA 2018: safety concerns about monacolin levels in red yeast rice; Gordon 2010: marked variability in commercial products
Source: How Not to Age
Sources
- How Not to Age